Disposable cleaning glove and method for using

ABSTRACT

A cleaning glove kit. A plurality of disposable gloves is contained within an openable air tight dispenser. The gloves are saturated with cleansing fluid also contained within the dispenser. Each glove has four finger sections corresponding to a user&#39;s finger, a thumb section corresponding to the user&#39;s thumb, a first palm section and a second palm section. The first palm section and second palm section are alternatively utilized by the user to clean subject matter by switching one the gloves between the user&#39;s right hand and the user&#39;s left hand. In a preferred embodiment the subject matter being cleaned is a pet.

This application claims the benefit of Provisional Application61/545,523 filed Oct. 10, 2011, which is incorporated by referenceherein. The present invention relates to disposable cleaning products,and in particular to disposable, single use gloves.

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION

Disposable products are very popular, and their use is widespread inconsumer and professional products. This rise in demand for disposableproducts has created many new opportunities. Single-use items arecommonly used in the food and hospitality, service and medicalindustries. Of these single-use items, both disposable cloth wipes anddisposable gloves are popular consumer and professional products.However, there is currently nothing on the market that provides a formfitting glove that can be switched between the left hand and right handfor optimum cleaning efficiency.

Pet wipes are known. Pet wipes include a disposable cloth saturated witha cleansing fluid and other conditioners, moisturizers and vitamins. Petowners utilize pet wipes because they can clean their pet without havingto give the pet a bath. The pet owner no longer has to soak the pet,lather the pet, rinse the pet and dry the pet. With a pet wipe, the usercan clean the pet by grabbing the saturated cloth and rubbing the pet.

What is needed is a better disposable cleaning glove.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION

The present invention provides a cleaning glove kit. A plurality ofdisposable gloves is contained within an openable air tight dispenser.The gloves are saturated with cleansing fluid also contained within thedispenser. Each glove has four finger sections corresponding to a user'sfinger, a thumb section corresponding to the user's thumb, a first palmsection and a second palm section. The first palm section and secondpalm section are alternatively utilized by the user to clean subjectmatter by switching one the gloves between the user's right hand and theuser's left hand. In a preferred embodiment the subject matter beingcleaned is a pet.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

FIGS. 1 and 2 show preferred disposable gloves.

FIG. 3 shows a preferred dispenser.

FIG. 4 shows a preferred glove being removed from a preferred dispenser.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS

The invention consists of a disposable cloth glove. The glove ispreferably fabricated from permeable cloth, and is pre-moistened with acleanser, detergent, polish or other agent. The glove is two-sided asshown in FIG. 1. Preferably gloves 1 are contoured to fit a typicalhuman hand including appropriately sized finger and thumb sections.

Wearing Two Gloves Simultaneously

FIG. 1 shows glove 1 on a user's left hand and a glove 2 on a user'sright hand. Glove 1 and 2 are identical to each other with the exceptionthat glove 1 is on the user's left hand and glove 2 is on the user'sright hand. Gloves 1 and 2 have been saturated in a cleaning fluid. Inone example, the cleaning fluid is a pet cleansing fluid and the usercan now apply the cleansing fluid to the pet by rubbing the pet with hishands and fingers. Eventually the cleansing fluid on Side A of gloves 1and 2 will be depleted. The user then switches his gloves so that glove2 is on his left hand and glove 1 is on his right hand (FIG. 2). Side Bof gloves 1 and 2 still contains an adequate supply of shampoo. The usercan now continue applying the shampoo to his pet by rubbing his pet withhis hands and fingers. It should be noted that Side A section is alsopreferably referred to as a first palm section. Side B section is alsopreferably referred to as a second palm section.

Wearing Only One Glove

In another preferred embodiment, the user wears just one glove at atime. He will use his free hand to hold the pet. For example, in onepreferred embodiment the user places glove 1 onto his left hand and useshis right hand to hold the pet steady. The user applies shampoo byrubbing his pet with his hands and fingers. Eventually the shampoo onthe palm side (side A) of glove 1 will become depleted. The user thenremoves glove 1 from his left hand and places it on the right hand sothat the opposite side of glove 1 (side B) is now positioned on theusers palm. The user then continues to apply shampoo with his right handand holds the pet steady with his left hand.

Packaging

Preferably gloves 1 and 2 are manufactured and sealed in dispenser 3along and are saturated in cleansing fluid so that the gloves stay moistuntil ready for use as shown in FIG. 3. In a preferred embodimentdispenser 3 is airtight to prevent evaporation of the cleansing fluid.When the glove is ready for use, the user will unseal the package andremove the glove from the sealed package as shown in FIG. 4. In apreferred embodiment, dispenser 3 describes the size of the glovescontained within the package. For example, gloves 1 and 2 are preferablyavailable in extra small, small, medium, large and extra large sizes.

Some Uses of the Present Invention

There are multiple uses for gloves 1 and 2. Some of the many uses aredescribed and listed below.

In the pet and livestock industry, this invention can be used to cleanor refresh an animal. The cloth glove can be pre-moistened withanti-odor agents and cleansers for use on an animal. Instead of an ownergiving their pet a bath, this invention can be used with less time,preparation, and clean-up than a traditional bath.

In the medical industry, this cloth glove can be used to applycleansers, detergents, or other agents directly on a person's skin orhair. The glove can be pre-moistened with sanitizers or anti-fungal andanti-bacterial agents to clean a patient's hair in the hospital, orcleanse a bed-ridden patient in a hospice or retirement home.

In the automotive industry, the invention can be used to clean andprotect a car's interior. By using a cloth glove pre-moistened withsealants and cleansers a user can wipe down or clean hard-to-reachplaces more naturally than can be done with a disposable wipe. Insteadwrapping a wipe around a finger to clean the inside of narrow spaces, aglove saves time while improving cleaning efficiency.

In the service industry, the invention can be used to sanitize anddisinfect common-use facilities such as phones or reception areas. Thisinvention can be pre-moistened with sanitizing or anti-viral agents toclean equipment such as sofas, chairs, tables, door handles. The use ofa disposable cloth glove when cleaning or wiping is easier and morenatural than holding a wipe or cloth while cleaning or wiping.

For use in the home, this invention can be used to apply wood polish toa piece of furniture, or to clean and sanitize a toilet. Using adisposable cloth glove pre-moistened with sealants or waxes, a consumercan easily protect and clean wood furniture easier and more efficientlythan a wipe or cloth. Similarly, a glove moistened with a disinfectantor cleaner can be used to wipe down and clean a bathroom, sink or otherarea where cross-contamination can occur.

Although the above-preferred embodiments have been described withspecificity, persons skilled in this art will recognize that manychanges to the specific embodiments disclosed above could be madewithout departing from the spirit of the invention.

What is claimed is: 1) A disposable cleaning glove kit, comprising: A)an openable air tight dispenser, B) cleansing fluid contained withinsaid dispenser, C) a plurality of disposable gloves contained withinsaid dispenser, wherein each of said gloves comprise:
 1. four fingersections corresponding to a user's fingers,
 2. a thumb sectioncorresponding to a user's thumb,
 3. a first palm section,
 4. a secondpalm section, wherein said plurality of gloves are saturated with saidcleansing fluid, wherein said first palm section and said second palmsection are alternatively utilized by a user to clean subject matter byswitching one of said plurality of gloves between said user's right handand said user's left hand. 2) The disposable cleaning glove kit as inclaim 1, wherein said cleansing fluid is a pet cleansing fluid. 3) Thedisposable cleaning glove as in claim 1, wherein said cleansing fluidcomprises conditioners, moisturizers and vitamins. 4) The disposablecleaning glove kit as in claim 1, wherein one glove from said kit isworn on the user's hand while the user's other hand is utilized to holdthe subject matter being cleaned. 5) The disposable cleaning glove as inclaim 4, wherein the subject matter being cleaned is a pet. 6) Thedisposable cleaning glove as in claim 1, wherein two gloves from saidkit are worn on the user's hand while the subject matter is beingcleaned. 7) A method for cleaning subject matter, comprising the stepsof: A. removing at least one disposable glove from a openable air tightdispenser comprising a plurality of disposable gloves, wherein each ofsaid gloves comprises:
 1. four finger sections corresponding to a user'sfingers,
 2. a thumb section corresponding to a user's thumb,
 3. a firstpalm section,
 4. a second palm section, wherein said openable air tightdispenser comprises cleansing fluid within said dispenser, B. cleaningsaid subject matter by switching one of said plurality of gloves betweensaid user's right hand and said user's left hand to alternativelyutilize said first palm section and said second palm section. 8) Themethod as in claim 7, wherein the subject matter being cleaned is a pet.9) The method as in claim 7, wherein the subject matter being cleaned isa person's skin or hair. 10) The method as in claim 7, wherein thesubject matter being cleaned is an automobile. 11) The method as inclaim 7, wherein the subject matter being cleaned is a common usefacility. 12) The method as in claim 7, wherein the subject matter beingcleaned is furniture. 13) The method as in claim 7, wherein the subjectmatter being cleaned is a toilet.